Lemonade

Ingredients:
3 cups sugar
2 cups water
1 gallon cold water
3 cups fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, sliced, plus 1 lemon, cut into wedges; slices strawberries and whole strawberries for glass rims; mint sprigs, for garnish
ice

Variations: Limoncello to taste

Preparing the lemonade:
Make a simple syrup by adding the sugar and water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over low heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

Add a gallon of cold water and the lemon juice to a large glass pitcher. Add the simple syrup and the lemon slices. Stir well. Pour the lemonade into tall glasses filled with ice.

Serves 4 to 6